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"Windows Foundation Server"

They should just call it WinFS. ;)

"Microsoft will be selling a new R2 version, called Windows Foundation Server, that it will target at emerging markets and, if it's smart, small businesses and enthusiasts. Foundation Server will support all the key Windows Server roles except for Hyper-V virtualization, and it will reportedly sell for just $200."

Um, this doesn't make a lot of sense.

This sounds the same as Windows Server 2008 Standard without Hyper-V.  Does Foundation Server have a GUI?  No?  Then it's the same as Windows Server 2008 Standard Core without Hyper-V.

I expect that for it to be for "emerging markets", it will likely restrict the number of installable roles at any given time, ala Windows starter editions.  Also, expect the number of installable CAL's to be set at a much lower limit.

I'd also expect that it isn't 64-bit, because historically, Windows versions for emerging markets have always been limited to 32-bit.  That also rules out running Exchange.

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